Training
Our Communities Team is here to support member groups with their training needs.
We can carry out a training needs analysis to identify gaps and priorities, deliver training directly, or source the right providers for you. Some training is a legal requirement depending on your activities, while other sessions are highly recommended for staff development and to strengthen your team’s skills. Whatever your needs, we’ll work with you to ensure compliance and growth.
In addition to paid courses, there are several free training resources* available to member groups, some of which are listed here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our Communities Team is here to help.
- Compliance – inc. Safeguarding / Prevent / Health and Safety etc…
- Governance
- IT and AI
- Work Skills
- Volunteering
For more information please email kerry@communityactiondacorum.org.uk
Call us if you have any questions about how we can help your local organisation. 01442 247 209
*The following courses and resources are provided by external organisations. While Community Action Dacorum facilitates access to these materials to support your group’s growth and personal development, the charity has no direct control over the specific content, accuracy, or currency of external programmes. We recommend that users verify the latest details and policies directly with the external training provider.
‘Free’ Training Courses & Providers
Health & Safety / First Aid
| Provider | Course Title | Notes |
| Free Courses in England | There are an abundance of free health and safety courses available, but these are the most relevant to charities: Common Health Conditions Diabetes Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care Prevention and Control of Infection – Health Care | To be eligible for a funded course, learners must meet all of the following criteria: Be aged 19 or over You must live in England as your main and settled residence Have access to a computer or tablet to complete the course Not have completed any part of the course previously Not currently be enrolled on any other government-funded course *EEA nationals must hold either pre-settled or settled status and be able to provide evidence of this. Yes! The free courses are fully-funded by HM Government. No fee, no ca-rd details and no trial periods. We connect organisations with training providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB). You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year. |
| Citation | Free Health & Safety Guides this list is not exhausted: Fire safety 101: Roles, responsibilities, and everything you need to know Health & Safety benchmarking and reporting Risk assessment template A guide to heat stress at work Employment status: Health & Safety considerations for employers Health & Safety handbook template Five common Health & Safety mistakes and how to avoid them Health & Safety checklist | To download your guide you need to enter these details: Email address First name Last name Company Sector Telephone number |
| Health & Safety Adviser | Free Download Legal guides, risk assessments, toolbox talks, checklists and training factsheets to help you comply with the 13 most critical health & safety regulations, including: • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 • Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 And many more such as COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER and REACH. You’ll get practical tools to ensure you are meeting your legal duties, keeping staff, visitors and members of the public safe. | 👆 Free – Instant Download ✅ Trusted by over 37,000 UK businesses ✔ We may send you email marketing relating to products published by Agora Business Publications. You can unsubscribe from these at any time. If you do not wish to receive these, please untick this box. |
Safeguarding/Prevent
| Provider | Course Title | Notes |
| Free Courses in England | There are an abundance of free safeguarding & prevent courses available, but these are the most relevant to charities: Safeguarding & Prevent | As previously noted, – see Health & Safety |
Mental Health First Aid
| Provider | Course Title | Notes |
| Free Courses in England | There are an abundance of free mental health first aid courses available, but these are the most relevant to charities: Mental Health Awareness Mental Health First Aid Self-harm & Suicide Prevention | As previously noted, – see Health & Safety |
| Citation | Citation x Andy’s Man Club mental health toolkit What’s inside? Conversation starter poster – put this up in your workplace to encourage open, honest dialogue about mental health Mental health dos and don’ts for managers – clear advice to guide you in supporting your team with empathy Stress risk assessment guide – a step-by-step method to pinpoint workplace stressors and manage them effectively Resilient workplace checklist – your roadmap to creating a culture that champions and protects mental health | To download your guide you need to enter these details: Email address First name Last name Company Sector Telephone number |
IT training
| Provider | Course Title | Notes |
| Free Courses in England | There are an abundance of free IT training courses available, but these are the most relevant to charities: Cyber Security Course Online Data Protection Course Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Course | As previously noted, – see Health & Safety |
Using Social Media
| Provider | Course Title | Notes |
| Free Courses in England | There are an abundance of free social media courses available, but these are the most relevant to charities: Digital Marketing Course | As previously noted, – see Health & Safety |
Lone Working / Remote Working
| Provider | Course Title | Notes |
| Citation | Your free guide to lone working 22% of the UK’s working population are lone workers. As a business owner, it’s important that you’ve the right policies in place to keep your staff safe. In this guide we’ll look at: Your responsibilities as a business owner. Planning and implementation. Training employees to the required standard to carry out lone working. | To download your guide you need to enter these details: Email address First name Last name Company Sector Telephone number |
Prevent Awareness Training is a government produced course which takes approximately 30 – 40 minutes to complete. The link to join is as follows and you can do the course at your own pace:
Free Cyber Security training run by Hertfordshire police for SMEs and the public.
Herts Community Foundation Training and Development offers courses for VCFSE groups, covering governance, fundraising, volunteer management, safeguarding, and project planning to help organisations deliver effective, sustainable community services.
Accounting for Trustess
Trust accounting is a specialized process that involves managing and reporting the financial activities of a trust, ensuring transparency, compliance, and the proper administration of trust assets.
Policies for Trustees
Here are some key policies and procedures for trustees:
Governance Framework: Establish a clear governance framework to ensure good management and accountability within the charity.
